Sunday, September 25, 2016

MLS: Sunday Wins For Sounders, Crew

Two games were contested on Sunday in Major League Soccer.

At Carson, California:

Jordan Morris scored twice in the second half (63', 74') as the Seattle Sounders knocked off the Los Angeles Galaxy 4-2 on the road, keeping their playoff hopes alive while preventing the hosts from locking up a postseason berth.

At Columbus, Ohio:

Ola Kamara scored twice (42', PK-84') in the Columbus Crew's 2-0 home blanking of the New England Revolution.



MLS STANDINGS:

EASTERN CONFERENCE:

1.   x-New York Red Bulls (GP: 31; GD: +13; PTS: 48)
2.   x-Toronto FC (GP: 30; GD: +12; PTS: 48)
3.   x-New York City FC (GP: 31; GD: +2; PTS: 48)
4.      Philadelphia (GP: 31; GD: +2; PTS: 42)
5.      Montreal (GP: 30; GD: -4; PTS: 38)
6.      DC United (GP: 30; GD: +2; PTS: 37)
7.      New England (GP: 31; GD: -14; PTS: 36)
8.      Orlando City SC (GP: 30; GD: -8; PTS: 34)
9.      Columbus (GP: 29; GD: -4; PTS: 32)
10.    Chicago (GP: 29; GD: -12; PTS: 27)

x-Clinched playoff berth

NOTE:  With the New York Red Bulls, Toronto FC, and New York City FC all level on both points (48) and wins (13), the Red Bulls have the best goal differential amongst the three clubs (+13, compared to the Reds' +12 and Citizens' +2).



WESTERN CONFERENCE:

1.   x-FC Dallas (GP: 31; GD: +8; PTS: 53)
2.      Colorado (GP: 29; GD: +5; PTS: 48)
3.      Los Angeles (GP: 31; GD: +15; PTS: 48)
4.      Real Salt Lake (GP: 31; GD: 0; PTS: 45)
5.      Kansas City (GP: 31; GD: +1; PTS: 43)
6.      Portland (GP: 31; GD: -2; PTS: 41)
7.      Seattle (GP: 29; GD: -1; PTS: 38)
8.      Vancouver (GP: 31; GD: -9; PTS: 35)
9.      San Jose (GP: 29; GD: -4; PTS: 34)
10.    Houston (GP: 29; GD: -2; PTS: 32)

x-Clinched playoff berth

NOTE: With Colorado and Los Angeles level on points with 48, the Rapids have more wins than the Galaxy (12-11).

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